Dr.Jameson wanted to know if IQ scores differed between male and female participants in his study.He gave 28 participants an IQ test and then compared IQ scores for gender differences.He hypothesized that there would be a statistically significant gender difference in IQ scores.Contrary to Dr.Jameson's hypothesis, there were no differences in IQ scores between men and women in his study.What is the independent variable in this study?
A) IQ scores
B) sample size of 28
C) gender
D) participants

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The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed in the study. In this case, the independent variable is gender, as Dr. Jameson is comparing IQ scores between male and female participants.

DrJameson Wanted to Know If IQ Scores Differed Between Male